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A Multifaceted Artist and Cultural Producer: Aase-Hilde Brekke and shared experiences and hardships about forgiving. The location,
is a prominent figure in the realm of art and culture, known for outside Oslo Police Chamber and prison, was carefully chosen, as the
her extensive work as a producer of her own projects and her old park is known as The Penitentiary Park.
involvement in various events and commissions. Brekke's expertise Aase-Hilde Brekke was chosen by the Tibetan master, Tulku Lobsang,
spans a broad spectrum of the artistic and cultural fields, making her to lead the Taracenter, a place dedicated to developing inner, outer,
a versatile and influential artist. Born in 1962 and raised in Misvær, and hidden resources. The center focuses on Tibetan Buddhist
Nordland, Aase-Hilde has developed a unique artistic voice that techniques, specifically from the tradition of "Tibetan Secret Yoga of
resonates through her work in photography, video, and performance the 5 Elements." Additionally, the center offers courses on creativity
art. She has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, based on Western methods and thinking. This blend of Eastern and
earning recognition and support through various state and public Western practices creates a unique and holistic approach to personal
grants and project funding. Her work is distinguished by its depth and development and artistic expression.
engagement with both contemporary and traditional themes. Residing in Oslo, Brekke has been a driving force in the art and culture
Brekke's creative process often involves recycling ideas and scene since 1990. She has organized numerous art and cultural projects
developing new projects in different materials. For example, in and has taught at universities, colleges, and various institutions and
1994, she created "Torso with Plaster," where she first made plaster businesses. Her extensive experience and dedication to her craft make
sculptures on the body, then photographed them. She removed the her a respected and influential figure in the Norwegian art community.
torsos, photographed them alone, and later made an installation with Tara Media, under the leadership of Aase-Hilde Brekke, offers exciting
the plaster torsos. In 2007, Brekke revisited the concept of the Torso lectures and courses that are not only practical but also highly
in her project "Tilgivelse" (Norwegian for Forgiveness) during the Art applicable. These courses are tailored to meet the specific needs of
Festival, Oslo Open. She collected stories from different people about participants, ensuring a personalized and effective learning experience.
their experiences with forgiveness, and some sent her objects they Brekke's ability to design custom courses and programs highlights
wanted to be part of the event. The performance evolved into a social her commitment to providing valuable educational opportunities. Tara
ritual happening, where she printed some of the stories and planted Media aims to be a catalyst for change, fostering creative energy,
forgiveness words in a circle around the torso (Torso & Forgiveness, inspiration, and a flow of good ideas and initiatives. Under Aase-Hilde
2007, Oslo Open). She also hung the texts on the trees in the park Brekke's guidance, Tara Media continues to inspire and empower
and created "The Book of Forgiveness" with the full stories. In the individuals to explore their creative potential and make meaningful
interactive performance, participants sat two by two and discussed contributions to the arts and culture.

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